U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-stage ceasefire between Israel and Iran has eased geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, consequently boosting risk appetite and invigorating the cryptocurrency market. Ethereum (ETH) $2,440, the largest altcoin, has been at the forefront of this rise, surging impressively by 9% from $2,230 to a peak of $2,434. At the time of writing, the ETH coin is trading around $2,400, signaling increased investor confidence.
Major Investors and Network Growth Strengthen Ethereum
The driving force behind Ethereum’s price spike lies in the significant accumulation by major investors (whales) during last week’s dip. Data reveals that these large investors purchased over $265 million worth of ETH at low levels. Notably, a single wallet acquired 47,070 ETH, worth over $113 million, in just three days. Such aggressive buying has bolstered ETH’s resilience despite the general investor anxiety in the market.
Simultaneously with whale accumulation, the Ethereum network is experiencing robust growth. Since mid-May, approximately one million new wallet addresses have been added to the altcoin king’s network weekly, signifying a 50% increase compared to the previous year. This surge in network activity reflects a sustained interest in the Ethereum ecosystem, even amidst external uncertainties.
Technical Indicators Propel ETH into Upward Momentum
Ethereum’s breach of the $2,400 mark was supported by strong technical signals. On June 23, trading volume surged to 2.5 times the 24-hour average during the last trading hours. ETH formed a bull flag pattern between $2,390 and $2,402. Initially, the resistance level at $2,275 transformed into a support level. Before entering a short consolidation phase, the price recorded a local peak at $2,434.
As ETH trades in a higher low model, the next psychological barrier is viewed at $2,500. With network strength, major investor backing, and waning geopolitical tensions combined, investors now wonder if ETH can push even further beyond its current rally.
According to cryptocurrency analyst AlienOvicho, if the market sentiment remains stable, the $2,140 to $1,970 range could become a missed opportunity for ETH. While the altcoin king has slightly retracted from its recent highs, its current price of around $2,264 indicates only a modest dip. Increasing volume points to rising interest.
However, if ETH fails to sustain the momentum from this pivotal range, it could retreat to the next significant support level around $1,800, aligned with previous price structures. In contrast, if a bounce occurs, especially with increased investor confidence, a move above the $2,300 resistance could be anticipated.